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Lidl issues warning to customers ahead of May bank holidays

Lidl has informed customers that its store hours will differ by location nationwide during the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday, 5 May 2025.
This warning follows typical busier supermarket periods on Saturdays during bank holidays and heightened competition among grocers using price promotions to attract shoppers.
According to retail analysts Kantar, grocery price inflation increased to 3.8% during the month leading up to April 20, with chocolate costs climbing by nearly 20%, driven in part by heightened spending on promotions.
Lidl's sales grew 10.1% with an 8% market share, while Ocado led overall growth at 11.8% and 1.9% share, Aldi grew 5.9% with 11% share, and Tesco grew 6% holding 27.8%.
Lidl's adjusted hours and warnings aim to ease shopping during busier times as grocers increased promotional deals spending by £347 million to win foot traffic.

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